Super8neon,super8neon wrote:I just wanted to throw an experience out there....
This passed weekend my wife and brother went down to the local indoor range.
Took an assortment of .40 and 9mm guns to shoot.
Long story short...
Everyone be careful out there.
Be even more careful when you are helping new people learn about gun safety.
I have been around guns my whole life, and I am by no means an expert.
But I remember the number one rule: Always treat a gun as if it is loaded.
That is some really good advice. ALWAYS TREAT EVERY GUN AS IF IT IS LOADED. CHECK THAT ACTION TWICE. MAKE SURE THE MAGAZINE IS OUT OF THE GUN BEFORE CLEARING THE ACTION TWICE.
Then check it some more. That was a scary story.
I have something else to add. Make sure if you are shooting various calibers, for instance, a 9 Mil and a .40 S&W, keep the different caliber ammo stored away from the weapon you are firing. Do not have it out until you are going to shoot the different weapon.